July 25 – 31, 2016

Sacramento State - Hornet Stadium Sacramento, CA

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

Dear Athletes, Coaches, Officials and Attendees, On behalf of the Sacramento Sports Commission, the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau, the USATF Pacific Association, the City of Sacramento, Sacramento County and Sacramento State, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2016 USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. We are proud and honored to have hosted many great Track & Field Championships in Sacramento, including the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Trials, the 2014 USATF Outdoor Championships, and several Junior Olympic Championships to name a few. We hope to present the same championship environment that many champions have enjoyed during their events in Sacramento. In addition to the competition, we hope you enjoy your time in our city and around campus. If there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable, please ask one of our staff or visit the information desk in the Expo Area inside The Well. All the best for a great Championship! Sincerely,

Mike Sophia Director Sacramento Sports Commission

WELCOME TO SACRAMENTO

The 50th USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships will be held at Hornet Stadium on

the campus of Sacramento State, in Sacramento, California. The USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field

Championships is one of the most visible youth athletic development programs in the world. Many of

today’s Olympic stars began their track and field careers competing in the USATF National Junior Olympic

Track & Field Championships. Over 7,000 athletes are expected to converge on Sacramento for the USATF National Junior Olympic

Track & Field Championships. Entry for this championship is based on athlete performances at

Preliminary, Association and Regional levels of the 2016 USATF Junior Olympic Program. Competition

takes place in six (6) two-year age divisions, with athletes generally falling between the ages of 7 and 18.

With a seating capacity of 21,000 and a new state-of-the-art Mondo surface, Hornet Stadium is an ideal

host facility and will prove to be a premier host for this year’s Junior Olympic competition. America’s next generation of track and field stars will be competing throughout the summer and will take

center stage at the national championships in Sacramento. USATF and event host, USATF Pacific, hope

you will join us in on the excitement!

TICKET INFORMATION

Forms of Payment: Cash, Visa and MasterCard. Ticket Prices: Daily Admission 7-Day 5-Day Adults $15 $50 $45

Children Age 7-12 $8 $30 $25 Children Age 6 & under Free -- --

Tickets will be provided in the form of wristbands, which will allow access in and out of the stadium.

Everyone over the age of 6 will require a wristband or a credential to enter Hornet Stadium. Any passing or

sharing of wristbands is prohibited, and the wristband will be forfeited.

There will be no refunds or replacement wristbands issued. If your wristband is lost or detached, you will

need to purchase a new ticket/wristband.

Coaches with a valid 2016 USA Track & Field membership who complete and pass the Youth Club Criminal

Background Check by July 1, 2016 will be provided with complimentary wristbands for admission only.

Proper identification must be shown in order to receive the admission wristband, available at packet

pick-up.

FACILITY INFORMATION

Stadium and Box Office Hours Hornet Stadium and the Stadium Box Office will open to the public daily (July 25-31) at 6:30 a.m. The Box

Office will close at the start of the last event each day, and the stadium will close at the conclusion of each day’s practice session (90 minutes after the conclusion of the final event on the track). The stadium will open at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 24 for an open practice session from 4 – 6 p.m.

Prohibited Items Prohibited items include glass bottles, alcohol, grills or portable cooking units, lawn chairs, pets/animals

and weapons. Hornet Stadium and its surrounding campus is a non-smoking area. No amplified sound. Coolers - Only personal-sized coolers are permitted within the facility. No coolers larger than 50 quarts

will be allowed into the stadium, but will be permitted in the Tent City area (see facility map).

All bags, coolers, tents and other items brought into Hornet Stadium are subject to search. Tents and Shade Tents - To ensure the safety of spectators and athletes alike, tents and large umbrellas are ONLY allowed

in the East Stands of the stadium. No tents will be allowed in the West Stands or anywhere else inside the

stadium. Designated tent areas are in the lawn in front of The Well and the first floor west side of Parking

Structure III located adjacent to the stadium. Tent frames may be left up, but all canopies must be removed

at the end of competition. Tents with canopies left overnight will be removed. Tents may only be set-up or

retrieved during hours that the stadium is open to the public…EVENT STAFF WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE TO

RETRIEVE YOUR TENT AFTER HOURS.

Umbrellas – Personal size umbrellas will be allowed in the West Stands, as long as they do not block the view

of other spectators. Please be respectful of requests to close your umbrella, or move to the East Stands.

Sportbrellas or other large umbrellas will only be allowed in the East Stands. Parking Athlete parking is available on the east side of Hornet Stadium in Lot 8, Lot 7 and Parking Structure III. At the USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships, parking for the attendees is free. If you park in any lot besides Lot 8, Lot 7, or Parking Structure III, you must follow parking rules and could result in a parking ticket if rules are not followed. Bus and RV parking is available in Lot 9, located south of Hornet Stadium. Oversized vehicles parked in Lot 9 will be required to pay for parking at the pay station in the lot. Electrical and water connections for RV use are not available. NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ON CAMPUS. Bus and RV parking is available in Lot 9, located south of Hornet Stadium. However, electrical and water connections for RV use are not available. NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ON CAMPUS. Lost and Found Please be aware of any and all loose items in the stand, including cell phones, wallets, bib numbers, etc., as it is very easy to lose items that may fall under the stands. In the event that you lose an item, please report it to the Lost and Found desk located in the Expo Area inside The Well. Event staff will make periodic sweeps under the stands to recover lost items. You will have to wait until those periodic sweeps (generally each hour) to retrieve your item…so, please be careful with your important items in the stands. We cannot guarantee that bibs lost underneath the bleachers will be retrieved in time for an athlete’s competition. Athletes are encouraged to purchase a replacement bib rather than wait for a lost bib to be recovered.

Entry Gates The primary entry to Hornet Stadium will be from the East, using Gates 2 & 4. Ticketed spectators accessing the throws area will be allowed to enter and exit Gate 7. Fan Expo and Awards The 2016 USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships Expo and Awards Stage will be located inside The Well. The only access to The Well will be from inside Hornet Stadium through the doors near turn 4. Spikes are not allowed in the Expo and Awards area. Coolers are not allowed in the Expo and Awards area. There is only enough seating in the Expo and Awards area for the families of participants receiving awards. Please enjoy your time in the Expo and Awards area, but understand that space is limited, so there is no seating or camping allowed in The Well. Venue Layouts and Diagrams Please see the Championship website or www.sacsports.com for a current venue layout and diagram of Hornet Stadium.

MEET INFORMATION Sacramento Organizing Committee Chair Mike Sophia, Director Sacramento Sports Commission msophia@visitsacramento.com Meet Director John Mansoor pausatf@aol.com Event Operations Director Carolyn Blucher cblucher@visitsacramento.com

Athlete Entry Information The Junior Olympic program is a progression series of meets consisting of Preliminary, Association,

Regional and National meets. Athletes are required to enter online at the first level of competition, as

advancement is based upon performance (i.e., an athlete cannot directly submit an entry form for the

Regional competition; he/she must have competed and advanced at the Association meet). Athletes

must meet certain eligibility requirements to compete. Qualification dates and locations for your local

Association can be found by visiting http://www.usatf.org/groups/Youth/programs/JuniorOlympics/TF.asp

Athlete Event Entry Fee

Individual Event $8

Eligibility Requirements

Only U.S. citizens, aliens living in the United States, and foreign exchange students are eligible to compete in

these Championships. See the USATF Rules for more information and exceptions, by visiting

usatf.org/About/Competition-Rules.aspx.

The competition will be conducted in six age divisions as follows:

8 & under born 2008 +* 13-14 born 2002 and 2003

9-10 born 2006 and 2007 15-16 born 2000 and 2001

11-12 born 2004 and 2005 17-18 born 1998 and 1999**

*Per USATF Competition Rule 300.1 (c), athletes must be at least seven (7) years of age on December 31

of the current year in order to compete in the Youth Athletics or Junior Olympic National Championships. **Athletes born in 1997 are also eligible if they do not turn 19 on or before 7/31/16.

A competitor must compete in his/her age division only. There will be no "moving up" in any events, including

relays. Competitors in the 8 & under, 9-10 and 11-12 divisions may compete in a maximum of three

events, including relays. Competitors in the 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18 divisions may compete in a

maximum of four events, including relays. Combined events are not included in the event count.

All athletes must be 2016 members of USATF in good standing. USATF memberships may be purchased

online by http://www.usatf.org/Products---Services/Individual-Memberships.aspx or through your local

Association Office. All clubs must be 2016 USATF member organizations.

All relay team members must be members of the same club, which must also be registered with the club's

local USATF Association for 2016, and must wear jerseys and shorts of the same color.

Qualifying from Association Championships to Regional Championships Per USATF Rule 305.1(d): "An Association is allocated, by agreement with other Associations in its Region,

a certain number of athletes and relay teams from the Association level to the Regional level through the

Association Championships."

Qualifying from Regional Championships to National Championships Track and field shall advance five individuals and five relay teams from each Regional to National. These

shall be the top five finishers in each event. The combined events shall advance the top two placed individuals and any others who meet a

Relays $32

Decathlon / Heptathlon $24

Triathlon / Pentathlon $20

performance standard at the Regional Championship. The performance standard for all events is the average of the 8th place in the last three National Junior

Olympic Championships. The host Association shall qualify a like number. *All entry into the National Championships must be completed online entries cannot be accepted by

any other method. No on-site entries or changes will be allowed. Athletes who compete in the Junior National Championships, World Youth Track and Field Trials, United

States Olympic Selection Competition may be entered in the National Junior Olympic meet without

having to compete in the Association or Regional meet provided that they meet the Youth Athletics age

limits. Acquisition of the waiver and completion of the entry to the National meet must be made prior to

the Regional meet via the Regional coordinator.

Combined Event Performance Standards

Age Group Event Standard Age Group Event Standard

9-10 Boys Triathlon 590 9-10 Girls Triathlon 988

11-12 Boys Pentathlon 2137 11-12 Girls Pentathlon 2396

13-14 Boys Pentathlon 2545 13-14 Girls Pentathlon 2751

15-16 Boys Decathlon 5010 15-16 Girls Heptathlon 3949

17-18 Men Decathlon 5585 17-18 Women Heptathlon 4331

Packet Pick-up Coaches and unattached athletes will be able to pick up their competition numbers and related materials in the Well Lounge, located on the northeast side of The Well and Hornet Stadium. NOTE: If your event is early in the morning, we strongly recommend that you pick up your competition

number at least one day in advance of your competition. The meet management will not be held

accountable for individuals missing an event due to late packet pick-up or any other reason. There will be

a $5.00 charge for replacement of all lost bib numbers (including any bibs that are dropped under the

stands that cannot be immediately retrieved). Packet Pick-up Hours

Sunday July 24 12:00 pm-6:00 pm

Monday July 25 7:00 am-7:00 pm

Tuesday July 26 7:00 am-7:00 pm

Wednesday July 27 7:00 am-7:00 pm

Thursday July 28 7:00 am-7:00 pm

Friday July 29 7:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday July 30 7:00 am-2:00 pm

Sunday July 31 7:00 am-2:00 pm

Opening Ceremony The Opening Ceremony will be Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Hornet Stadium. Athletes, coaches and officials are invited to participate in the ceremony. Athletes, teams and regional coordinators will assemble on the East side of Hornet Stadium along Stadium Drive beginning at 5:30 p.m. Athletes will assemble by region, so please locate your region’s sign. The parade of athletes will begin to move toward the track at approximately 6:10 p.m. Spectators will be seated in the upper level of the West Stands (general admission), and the lower level of the West Stands will be reserved for athletes. The daily or weekly ticket used for competition will be valid for the Opening Ceremony, and all attendees will need a ticket for entry into the stadium for the Opening Ceremony.

Photographer The official meet photographer will be available to take competition and awards ceremony photographs.

Information on ordering and purchasing phots will be available in the Expo Area. Merchandise Fine Designs will have unique, specially designed apparel for the JOTF Championships. The merchandise

will be available onsite throughout the entire event. Memorabilia will include sweatshirts; long and short

sleeve shirts and pants.

Event Check-In Athletes must check in at this designated area 30 minutes prior to the event’s scheduled starting time. All

athletes will be required to remain in the designated warm-up areas after check-in. Refer to the venue

map to locate this area.

The check-in and clerking area for the running events will be located inside the fenced area just west of The

Well, just north of the West Stands.

The check-in and clerking area for the field events will be located in the lawn behind The Well near the warm-

up track.

Warm-up Area The warm-up track, adjacent to Hornet Stadium, will be available for athlete use during competition

hours. There will be no warm-up facilities for field events. Parents/Coaches will not be allowed to access

the final warm-up/check-in location. Credentialed coaches may watch the warm-up from a designated

coaches box located on the west side of the warm-up track, and may enter that area ONLY from the athlete

entrance.

Athlete/Parent Re-unification Athletes under the age of 11 will be held by officials following their events to be re-unified with their parent or guardian. Parent/guardians should meet their athletes immediately following their events. Athletes in running events on the track and jumping events in the main stadium should be met in the recovery area near the finish line. Athletes in throwing events can be met in the Athlete tent adjacent to the spectator area near the throwing events just west of the warm-up track. Re-unification is done by recognition and confirmation from the athlete to the event official. Any concerns or

special circumstances related to re-unification should be addressed to Meet Management prior to the athlete checking-in for their event. Athletes age 11 and older will be allowed to leave the competition area and find their parent/guardian.

Implements Meet management will provide batons for the relays and implements for the throwing events (shot,

hammer, discus, javelin). Participants must use the implements provided for competition. Personal

implements in the throwing events will not be allowed.

Javelin The javelin throw will be conducted at the javelin area on the warm-up track adjacent to Hornet Stadium.

Spikes A maximum of 7mm spike length may be used for all events with the exception of the high jump and

javelin. Participants in the high jump and javelin may use spikes up to 9mm in length (pyramid spikes

only; no needles or Christmas trees). The maximum spike length allowed for running events and field events is listed below.

1/4” pyramid

Christmas tree spikes are not allowed.

*spikes will be available for purchase

Practice Times The competition facilities will be available for evening practice for up to 90 minutes after the last

contested event, between the dates of Monday, July 25 to Saturday, July 30. Start times for evening

practice are contingent upon the last scheduled event of the daily competition. If the daily schedule runs

longer than scheduled, coaches and parents understand that they CANNOT use the facility while

competition is being held. Meet Management reserves the right to revoke practice facility privileges as

they see fit. Coaches and parents are responsible for ensuring that all trash is cleaned up.

Additionally, an open practice in the stadium will be available on Sunday, July 24, from 4-6 p.m.

Starting Heights The starting heights for the high jump and the pole vault are listed in the chart below. Incremental

increases shall be 5 cm in the high jump and 15 cm in the pole vault.

High Jump

Age Division Metric Imperial Age Division Metric Imperial

9 – 10 Girls 1.00m 3’ 3” 9 – 10 Boys 1.00m 3’ 1”

11 – 12 Girls 1.20m 3’ 11” 11 – 12 Boys 1.20m 3’ 11”

13 – 14 Girls 1.30m 4’ 3” 13 – 14 Boys 1.45m 4’ 9”

15 – 16 Girls 1.40m 4’ 7” 15 – 16 Boys 1.60m 5’ 3”

17 – 18 Women 1.45m 4’ 9” 17 – 18 Men 1.70m 5’ 7”

Pole Vault

Age Division Metric Imperial Age Division Metric Imperial

13 – 14 Girls 1.90m 6’ 3” 13 – 14 Boys 2.35m 7’ 9”

15 – 16 Girls 2.15m 7’ 1” 15 – 16 Boys 3.25m 10’ 8”

17 – 18 Women 2.60m 8’ 8” 17 – 18 Men 3.80m 12’ 6”

Pole Vault Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Participants in the

Pole Vault competition will be weighed; all poles will be inspected for manufacturers’ pole ratings and

the maximum top hand hold position as determined by the manufacturer. The competitors’ weights

must be at or below the manufacturers’ pole ratings. NO EXCEPTIONS. Poles will be impounded at the

time of inspection, at the warm-up area for the event. Meet management will not be responsible for any

pole that is shipped to or impounded at the meet without a hard protective case. Athletes may ship vaulting poles directly to Hornet Stadium:

Hornet Stadium

6000 J Street

Sacramento, CA 95819-6099

Attn: Athletic Facilities

*Shipping Note: In order to ensure that the poles can be located for the competition, the container must be

clearly labeled with the athlete’s name, age, gender and event day.

Shipments should be scheduled to arrive no earlier than Monday, July 18.

There will NOT be poles available to rent on-site.

Protests Protests relating to matters that develop during the conduct of the competition must be made to the

Protest Referee at once and not later than 30 minutes after a result has been announced. This time

period will be strictly enforced. There will be a $100 cash submission fee required to file a protest. This

fee will be refunded only if the protest is upheld. Only violations of the 2016 USATF Rules of Competition

may be protested.

Judgment calls made by meet officials cannot be protested. Protests that do not meet the above criteria

will not be accepted. Please note USATF Rule 119. 4 when considering the use of video/photo footage

for protests.

Coaches Boxes Coaches Boxes (where applicable for the Pole Vault , High Jump, Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin) are

accessible with Coaches credentials. Only coaches with approved background checks that have been

issued coaches wristbands will be allowed in the designated coaches box.

The coaches box for the Pole Vault will be located on the infield. All other coaches boxes will be outside of

the field of play. Athletes will not be allowed to cross the track to talk to coaches or enter the coaches box

on the infield.

Electronic equipment including cell phones, cameras, video, and tables are prohibited in the coaches box.

Video recording must be done outside of these designated areas. Awards National Championship Medals and caps will be awarded for first through eighth place in each event.

Awards Presentations Earning a national medal is an amazing accomplishment! As such, USATF and the organizing committee

will recognize all award recipients in a formal ceremony (up to 90 minutes after the conclusion of each

event). We encourage athletes, parents and coaches to schedule their return flights to accommodate the

ceremonies. Medals will not be distributed in advance of an event ceremony. Instructions for requesting a medal to be

mailed will be provided onsite.

Medical Services Athlete medical services will be coordinated by the Sacramento State Athletic Trainers. AT’s and EMT’s will

be on-site to address injuries and other medical issues.

Weather Sacramento is typically dry and hot during the summer months. Temperatures can reach the 100’s at times,

so athletes, coaches, officials and attendees are encouraged to stay hydrated and take the appropriate

measures to reduce exposure to the sun and heat.

Chances of rain or thunderstorms is very small during the summer months. However, in the event of

inclement weather or a disaster of any kind, as it is determined by the USATF, Sacramento State, the

Sacramento State Police Department and/or the Sacramento LOC, the following plan has been established

should it be necessary to evacuate Hornet Stadium Track & Field Complex:

All athletes that have checked in for competition will be escorted into The Well or the Broad Fieldhouse by

competition officials.

All meet and championship officials will be directed to the Meet Management complex in the Terrace Suite of

The Well.

All fans, patrons, and non-competing athletes will be directed to return to their vehicles.

Sacramento State will adhere to the university’s lightning policy, and all inclement weather possibilities will

be closely monitored by Meet Management. Meet Management will update all participants and spectators

by loudspeaker, internet and Twitter updates.

SACRAMENTO AREA INFORMATION

Things to do in Sacramento The Sacramento Sports Commission, a Division of the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau will staff an information table in the Expo Area inside The Well. Please visit the information booth for information on restaurants, shopping and attractions around campus and the city. Additionally, feel free to visit www.visitsacramento.com for more information.

Housing

A current list of hotels and rates are available on the Championships website or at www.sacsports.com.

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport is 10 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento, in Sacramento County,

California. For more information on the airport, including airport maps, please visit

www.sacramento.aero/smf/.

Airport Shuttles SuperShuttle

SuperShuttle provides on-demand van service at Sacramento International Airport. They provide service to

Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin, Yuba, Butte, Solano, Sutter, and Nevada counties. Pickup

areas for passengers are located in the ground transportation areas. SuperShuttle also offers lift-equipped

van service to passengers with disabilities with at least 24 hours notice.

SuperShuttle provides on-demand sedan service at Sacramento International Airport. Uniformed ExecuCar

chauffeurs will take up to four passengers per vehicle. They provide service to Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado,

Placer, San Joaquin, Yuba, Butte, Solano, Sutter, and Nevada counties. Pickup areas for passengers are

located in the ground transportation areas.

Phone: (800) 258.3826

Web: http://supershuttle.com

Paratransit

Paratransit offers airport transportation to registered disabled customers. To make a reservation, call (916)

429.2744 at least two business days in advance. Out-of-town visitors may use Paratransit if they are

registered with a similar service in their home town.

Phone: (916) 429.2744

Web: http://paratransit.org

Hotel Shuttles Some hotels do provide shuttle services, please check with your hotel for details.

Rental Cars Rental car agencies located at the Sacramento International Airport include:

Enterprise

(800) 736.8227

www.enterprise.com When booking through Enterprise.com

Enter the following discount code: L30N898

Advantage

(916) 924-5918

www.advantage.com

Alamo

(800) 327.9633

www.alamo.com

Avis

(916) 922.5601

www.avis.com

Budget

(800) 763.2999

www.budget.com

Hertz

(800) 654.3131

www.hertz.com

National

(800) 227.7366

www.nationalcar.com

Rental Car Agencies located off the airport property include:

Advance Rent a Car

(916) 442.1362

www.advancerents.com

Dollar Rent a Car

(866) 434.2226

http://www.dollar.com

Payless Car Rental

(916) 441-4488

www.paylesscar.com

Thrifty

(916) 285.0648

www.thrifty.com

Regional Transit For information on Sacramento Regional Transit services, including bus service and light rail, please visit

www.sacrt.com.

Driving Directions to Hornet Stadium We encourage you to use your GPS devices to map your way around Sacramento. However, we are pleased

to provide the following written directions to the competition venue:

From Sacramento International Airport

• Head South on I-5 to Sacramento

• Take exit 518 for US-50 E/CA-99 S

• Continue onto US-50 East

• Take exit 9 for State Route 16/Howe Ave. toward Power Inn Rd.

• Keep right for Cal State University Sacramento and merge onto Hornet Dr.

• Turn left onto College Town Dr.

• Turn right onto State University Dr.

From the South via CA 99

• Head North to Sacramento

• Take exit 298A for CA-99 W toward San Francisco/S Lake Tahoe/US-50 E/I-80 W/I-5

• Merge onto US-50E

• Take exit 9 for State Route 16/Howe Ave. toward Power Inn Rd.

• Keep right for Cal State University Sacramento and merge onto Hornet Dr.

• Turn left onto College Town Dr.

• Turn right onto State University Dr.

From the South via I-5

• Head North to Sacramento

• Take exit 518 to merge onto I-305 E/I-80BL E/US-50 E toward S Lake Tahoe

• Continue onto US-50E

• Take exit 9 for State Route 16/Howe Ave. toward Power Inn Rd.

• Keep right for Cal State University Sacramento and merge onto Hornet Dr.

• Turn left onto College Town Dr.

• Turn right onto State University Dr.

From the North via CA 99

• Head South to Sacramento

• Merge onto US-50E

• Take exit 518 for US-50 E/CA-99 S

• Continue onto US-50 East

• Take exit 9 for State Route 16/Howe Ave. toward Power Inn Rd.

• Keep right for Cal State University Sacramento and merge onto Hornet Dr.

• Turn left onto College Town Dr.

• Turn right onto State University Dr.